[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5173]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 539--CONDEMNING THE HORRIFIC ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND 
 HATRED IN DALLAS, TEXAS, ON JULY 7, 2016, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND 
             PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE IMPACTED BY THE TRAGEDY

  Mr. CORNYN submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 539

       Whereas, on July 7, 2016, during a rally and march in 
     Dallas, Texas, a lone gunman opened fire, killing 5 police 
     officers and wounding 9 other officers and 2 bystanders;
       Whereas this act of violence and hatred is the deadliest 
     attack on United States law enforcement officers since the 
     terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001;
       Whereas this act of violence and hatred occurred during a 
     lawful, peaceful, nonviolent political demonstration;
       Whereas this attack took place with the intention of 
     targeting police officers;
       Whereas Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel 
     performed their duties admirably during the attack and risked 
     their lives for the safety of the people of Dallas; and
       Whereas the residents of Dallas came together to support 
     the victims, and the families, friends, and loved ones of the 
     victims: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous 
     attack that occurred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016;
       (2) expresses its belief that an attack upon a police 
     officer is an affront to the rule of law and the promise of 
     justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and general 
     welfare and the blessings of liberty secured by the 
     Constitution of the United States;
       (3) offers its condolences to the families, friends, and 
     loved ones of those who were killed while protecting the city 
     of Dallas and expresses its hope for the quick and complete 
     recovery of the survivors wounded in the shooting;
       (4) applauds the bravery and dedication exhibited by the 
     hundreds of Federal, State, and local law enforcement 
     officials, emergency medical responders, and others who 
     offered their support and assistance; and
       (5) stands together united against violence and hatred, and 
     in support of the brave and honorable police officers across 
     the United States who work every day to keep the country 
     safe.

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